Qatar Says LNG Export Capacity Down 17% After Iranian Strike on Facility

Qatar said it has reduced its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity by approximately 17% after Iran struck its Ras Laffan energy facility, Evelun Dom reported for Euronews.

Iran has intensified its campaign against energy facilities across the Gulf, targeting sites in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the key gas hub in Qatar. (Photo: Anil Pars Industrial Process Co.)

The strike caused extensive damage, which is estimated to take up to five years to repair.

Iran has intensified its campaign against energy facilities across the Gulf, targeting sites in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the key gas hub in Qatar, following Israel’s attack on Iran’s main natural gas field.

Meanwhile, Israel said it will hold off on further attacks on Iranian natural gas fields following a request from US President Donald Trump.

“Fact number one: Israel acted alone against the Asaluyeh gas compound. Fact number two: President Trump asked us to hold off on future attacks, and we are holding off,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference.

The Israeli leader also suggested that the war could end “a lot faster than people think,” while rejecting claims that Israel had drawn the United States into the conflict with Iran.